
Israel Bible Podcast
The Bible does not need to be rewritten, but it needs to be reread. In this podcast, Dr. Parker shares a behind the scenes look at some of Israel Bible Center's most popular online courses. Each week faculty members sit down to discuss the ancient literature, history, culture, customs, and theology that will uncover rich new ways to understand the Bible.
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Latest episodes

Dec 8, 2021 • 21min
Who is Luke?
In this Round Table Talk, Dr. Yeshaya Gruber and Dr. Peter van 't Riet discuss the Jewishness of Luke and his writings. Among many other things they discuss Narrative Theology, an ancient Jewish worldview in conflict, and reading Jewish ideas across millennia. You can find the book Luke the Jew: An Introduction to the Jewish character of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles HEREYou can find many articles by Dr. van 't Riet HERESign up to watch the Round Table Talk called The Jewish Writings of LukeFind out how you can get this RTT along with a multitude of courses with one small monthly subscription at: https://israelbiblecenter.comSign up to be a student at IBC with access to a huge collection of courses: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or Twitter @IsraelStudy

Dec 1, 2021 • 22min
Jesus and the Resurrection
Dig in and watch the Hot Topic Seminar called Jews and Greek on the Underworld and AfterlifeSign up for Dr. Nicholas Schaser's course Resurrection in Jewish Texts and Traditions.Find out how you can get this and many other courses with one small monthly subscription at: https://israelbiblecenter.comSign up to be a student at IBC with access to a huge collection of courses: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or Twitter @IsraelStudy

Nov 24, 2021 • 25min
Is resurrection a Second Temple idea?
Dig in and watch the Hot Topic Seminar called Jews and Greek on the Underworld and AfterlifeSign up for Dr. Nicholas Schaser's course Resurrection in Jewish Texts and Traditions.Find out how you can get this and many other courses with one small monthly subscription at: https://israelbiblecenter.comSign up to be a student at IBC with access to a huge collection of courses: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or Twitter @IsraelStudy

Nov 17, 2021 • 22min
The Gospels Real and Imagined
The Round Table Talk called the Gospels Real and Imagined cover so much more ground than can be highlighted here. Click HERE to listen to the full talk. You can also listen to the IBC Hot Topics Seminar called Why are the Gospels so Different to hear more background on the issue of the similarities and differences between the gospels.Find out more about Dr. Mark Goodacre HERE -- this site includes his books and links to his podcast.Sign up to be a student at IBC with access to a huge collection of courses: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or Twitter @IsraelStudy

Nov 10, 2021 • 27min
Adventures in Archaeology
Find out more about Dr. Jodi Magness HEREPeruse her many books HEREDig through the pictures and publications of Huqoq HEREListen to the full Round Table Talk titled Archaeology on Life in the First Century HERESign up to be a student at IBC with access to a huge collection of courses: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or Twitter @IsraelStudy

Nov 3, 2021 • 27min
Pentecost, King David, and Rejected Corner Stones
Last week we talked about the obviously Jewish saturated context of Acts 1-5. We concluded noting the insider language Peter used when he quotes from the prophet Joel. But Peter also uses the Psalms. I wanted to start the conversation this week finding out from Pinchas how Psalm 16 helps to support Peter’s claims in Joel. Listen in as Pinchas Shir explains some of these concepts.Enroll in the course The Jewish Church Part 1Sign up to be a student at IBC with access to a huge collection of courses: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or Twitter @IsraelStudy

Oct 27, 2021 • 35min
Do the Words "Jewish" and "Church" Go Together?
The early church was Jewish. The people present for Pentecost were in Jerusalem for the Jewish festival of Shavuot. Peter used the writings of the Psalms and the Prophets to communicate with the crowds. Our understanding of the Book of Acts transforms when we read this within a Jewish centric context. Listen in as Pinchas Shir explains some of these concepts.Enroll in the course The Jewish Church Part 1Sign up to be a student at IBC with access to a huge collection of courses: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or Twitter @IsraelStudy

Oct 20, 2021 • 29min
Reconsidering "Selah"
Ashley E. Lyon holds a Ph.D. in Hebrew Poetry from the University of Birmingham in England. In addition to serving as Professor of Hebrew Bible with the Israel Bible Center, she also serves as Professor of Hebrew at the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies. Her research interests include Hebrew Poetry (especially the Psalms), Dead Sea Scrolls, biblical archaeology, and ancient Jewish magic.Read a few of Dr. Lyon's IBC articles HERESee more about her new book Reassessing Selah Enroll in IBC's course on The Hebrew Psalms: How to Worship GodSign up to be a student at IBC with access to a huge collection of courses: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or Twitter @IsraelStudy

Oct 13, 2021 • 24min
Translation Matters
Watch the full seminar titled: Can Bible Translations Be Trusted? We are all aware that modern versions probably have some inaccuracies. After all, they say different things sometimes! “But how bad can it really be?” the modern reader often wonders. This fascinating roundtable conference considers this and many other questions. Watch the other Round Table Talks with Dr. Robert Alter! First one HERE second one HEREListen to the podcast episode Adam Was Formed First Then Eve with Dr. Parker and Dr. SchaserSign up to be a student at IBC with access to a huge collection of courses: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or Twitter @IsraelStudy

Oct 6, 2021 • 18min
Identity Shapers
Rabbi Dr. Juan Marcos Bejarano-Gutierrez is a rabbi, scholar, and electrical engineer who has been a board member of the Society for Crypto-Jewish Studies and is currently director of the B’nei Anusim Center for Education. R. Dr. Bejarano-Gutierrez discusses the complexities of Jewish and Christian identities from ancient times until today, from the challenges of Hellenism to the deepest horrors of the Inquisition and the new realities of modernity. His special focus on forced converts and secret Jews gives him a unique perspective on Jewish-Christian relations and history.Listen to the full talk here: Complex Jewish and Christian IdentitiesFind Rabbi Bejarano-Gutierrez's books HEREExplore the large collection of Israel Bible Podcast episodes HERE.Sign up to be a student at IBC with access to a huge collection of courses: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or Twitter @IsraelStudy
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